Articles: MTV’s The Wrap Up

I have a passion for music and writing and when I was allowed to combine them for writing posts with The Guestlist Network and SoulCulture, I was at my happiest. I listen to music on a daily basis and always talk to people about it and pass on any gossip or news that I may have too. When I went to seek out opportunities of writing for more music-based blogs and websites, I was welcomed and guided by the Editor (at that current time) of MTV UK‘s Urban section, The Wrap Up – Joseph ‘JP’ Patterson. He encouraged me to come up with article ideas and show him what I could do. Now I am a published writer for MTV UK. Again, another dream come true!

R&B, WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?
“When I think about the major American R&B movement of the 90s, all I have to do is look through my cassette tape collection. Glancing through it, I see big anthems from the likes of the holy trinity of talented female artists (Brandy, Monica and the late Aaliyah), powerful girl groups (En Vogue, SWV and TLC), and soulful guy bands (Blackstreet and Boyz II Men).”Click here to view the full article…

WRAP UP AND WATCH OUT: ROCHELLE JORDAN‏
“Hailing from the same city as The Weeknd and Drake, Toronto-born Rochelle Jordan is a singer/songwriter who has been making major waves for the past year with her acclaimed mixtape release, ‘ROJO’, her cover of Drake’s ‘Marvin’s Room’, and her Aaliyah tribute track, ‘King A’…The Wrap Up‘s No. 1 R&B lover, Kamran Assadi, caught up with the up-and-coming singer to talk about her musical journey so far, her motivations, her musical influences, who would be her ideal dinner party guests and more.”Click here to view the full article…

WRAP UP AND WATCH OUT: BRANDUN DESHAY
“Hailing from the same city as Kanye West, Chicago-born BrandUn DeShay is an up-and-coming rapper and producer who is well known for being a former member of Tyler, The Creator’s Odd Future collective. He has also worked with former Young Money artist Curren$y, rapper Danny Brown, ex-Odd Future member Casey Veggies and Mac Miller to name a few.”Click here to view the full article…

ALBUM REVIEW: ROCHELLE JORDAN – ‘PRESSURE’ (FREE DOWNLOAD)
“This year there have been a fair amount of artists who are actively trying to revive the R&B genre and push it forward, with their own modern eclectic take on it. One of the bright shining lights who has been a part of this alternative R&B movement is Toronto R&B singer and songwriter Rochelle Jordan. After dropping her official debut album ‘ROJO’ last year, she lit up the scene, becoming a true staple of music blogs and websites…”Click here to view the full review…

R&B CLASSICS: MINNIE RIPERTON – ‘MEMORY LANE’
“Saying goodbye to life and the subject of death is rarely talked about amongst singers; there seems to be a fear about it. But in 1979, legendary r&b songbird Minnie Riperton tapped into that subject by using her personal situation at that time and the emotion that it brings. The song itself is actually about the ending of a relationship, the sadness it brings and the reflection of one’s past while knowing what is in the future…”Click here to view the full article…